Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Description

Responsibilities:


* Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.


* Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.


* Assist in maintaining the department.


* Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.


* Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area.


* Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.


* Assist the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.


* Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.


* Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.


* Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.


* Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.


* Report any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in good working order.


* Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements:


* This position is not a supervisory role.

Qualifications:


* Education and/or Experience:
+ Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board.
+ Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Casamba and Point Click Care.


* Language Skills:
+ Ability to read technical procedures.
+ Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
+ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.


* Mathematical Skills:
+ Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.


* Reasoning Ability:
+ Ability to solve practical problems.
+ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


* Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
+ Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
+ Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
+ Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Physical Demands:


* Standing and/or walking very frequently.


* Sitting occasionally.


* Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.


* Talking and/or hearing very frequently.


* Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.


* Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


* Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.


* Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.

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